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Payroll Tax-Cut May Be Offset by Rising Gas Prices
February 17th, 2012 
Buzzy The latest inflation data shows rising gasoline prices could start to pinch consumers and steal away any savings from the just-approved extension of the payroll tax cut. CNBC’s Top Business Stories from the U.S.
Mom and Pop Investors Are Propping Up Housing Market
February 15th, 2012 Buzzy Mom and pop investors are snapping up homes and condominiums to rent out all over the country, urged on by depressed home prices, rising rents, and strong rental demand. CNBC’s Top Business Stories from the U.S.
Mortgage Problems? Turn Your House Into a Billboard
February 13th, 2012 Buzzy In return for allowing the front of your home to become a garish advertisement, a marketing company will pay your mortgage. CNBC’s Top Business Stories from the U.S.
‘Deal from Hell’ Damages Responsible Borrowers: Bove
February 9th, 2012 Buzzy Homeowners who kept up on their payments would lose while those who fell behind would win under an apparent deal between big banks and state governments, banking analyst Dick Bove said. CNBC’s Top Business Stories from the U.S.
Companies Find Older Workers to Be More Reliable
February 8th, 2012 Buzzy More older workers are finding employment because employers are finding them to be more reliable and often just as capable, USA Today reports. CNBC’s Top Business Stories from the U.S.
Stronger US Economy May Threaten Tax-Cut Extension
February 6th, 2012 Buzzy The better-than-expected jobs numbers released Friday may mean rising taxes for many workers. CNBC’s Top Business Stories from the U.S.
Think Your Tax Rate Is Too High? Try Paying 102%
February 4th, 2012 Buzzy Is it possible to pay more than all of your taxable income? For one businessman, an eye-popping bill can be traced to punitive U.S. tax polices. Meet Mr. 102%. The New York Times reports. CNBC’s Top Business Stories from the U.S.
Weekly Claims Still Falling; Productivity Gains Easing
February 2nd, 2012 Buzzy New U.S. claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, a government report showed on Thursday, pointing to more healing in the nations battered jobs market. jobs market. CNBC’s Top Business Stories from the U.S.
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Tags: claims, Easing, Falling, Gains, Productivity, Still, Weekly 
Comments OffPentagon Unable to Account for Missing Iraqi Millions
January 30th, 2012 Buzzy The Pentagon doesn’t know what happened to more than $ 100 million in cash held at Saddam Hussein’s palace in Baghdad during the Iraq war, according to a new report. CNBC’s Top Business Stories from the U.S.
